Description
Savor the creamy, smoky goodness of this smoked mac and cheese, a perfect comfort food for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Smoked gouda
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C), adding wood chips for flavor.
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, gouda, paprika, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a cast-iron skillet or aluminum pan and smoke for 30–45 minutes until bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg